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Ladies of Landsat Group Offers Sense of Belonging and Support

Ladies of Landsat Group Offers Sense of Belonging and Support

Finding connections and a sense of community help make work more fulfilling. But a feeling of belonging can be harder for some people to find than...

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Landsat User Case Studies – Dive into Details

Landsat User Case Studies – Dive into Details

USGS social scientists use qualitative research methods to better understand Landsat imagery use and the benefits and challenges perceived by Landsat...

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New USGS EROS Tool Shows County-By-County Change Across United States

New USGS EROS Tool Shows County-By-County Change Across United States

The USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center has released a new online tool to help the public better visualize county-by-county...

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2019-2020 Bay Barometer shows an ecosystem in mixed recovery

2019-2020 Bay Barometer shows an ecosystem in mixed recovery

Chesapeake Bay Program — by Rachel Felver — April 06, 2021

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Satellite Data Shows Value in Monitoring Deforestation, Forest Degradation

Satellite Data Shows Value in Monitoring Deforestation, Forest Degradation

Deforestation is a significant concern for many parts of the globe, particularly in places like the rainforests of the Amazon or the Congo. Scientists...

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in KY & TN!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in KY & TN!

Here’s a new challenge for City / Town Halls in Kentucky and Tennessee!  

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in KS & OK

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in KS & OK

This challenge is now complete! Thank you to everyone who contributed!

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in TN!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in TN!

TNMCorps mapping challenges continue in the east with another challenge for fire stations in Tennessee! This is an excellent challenge for Standard...

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Hall Structures in NC

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Hall Structures in NC

Summary statistics are now available for this challenge. Thanks again to everyone who contributed! 

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Fire Stations in AR

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Fire Stations in AR

Summary statistics are now available for this challenge. Thanks again to everyone who contributed!

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Schools in CA & NV

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Schools in CA & NV

Summary statistics are now available for this challenge. Thanks again to everyone who contributed!

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Reprocessing of Landsat 8 Data Acquired from November 2020 to February 2021 is Now Complete

Reprocessing of Landsat 8 Data Acquired from November 2020 to February 2021 is Now Complete

New Landsat 8 Thermal Infrared Sensor (TIRS) calibration parameters were successfully used to reprocess acquisitions from November 1, 2020 to February...

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